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Priyanka Gogoi, B. Sc 6th Semester
Botany Major |
Herbs are truly a gift from nature. They
are very versatile and can be uses as food, medicine and health supplemen. Herbs have been used since the
beginning of human history as a source and to cure specific aliments, increase strength
and endurance and to improve overall health. Ancient people gathered local
herbs for food and discovered that each herbs also possessed specific healing
properties. There are several major healing
systems that use herbs for their medicinal properties. Ayurvedic formulas from
India,Traditional Chinese medicine from China and Native American remedies from
the United States Of America.
Some important herbs and their uses:
1.AMLA
Scientific
Name: Phyllanthus emblica
Part
used: Fruit
Amla
is often used in the Ayurvedic medicine system of India. It is rich in
vitamine-C & also contains many others vitamins,minerals and antioxidants. Amla
is often used to treat inflammation of the joints,fevers,urinary tract
infections and to control blood sugar. It is high in fibre and may be helpful
in treating constipation.
2.Tulsi:
Scientific
Name-Ocimum sanctum
Part used- leaves,root,seeds,flower &
stems
There
are four types of tulsi mentioned in ayurvedic texts i,e Rama, Krishna, Vena
& Kapoor. Tulsi(the
queen of herbs) has been known for its remarkable healing properties.
1. Tulsi
is taken as the herbal tea.
2. Tulsi
oil is also used as the ear drop.
3. Tulsi
helps the curing malaria.
4. It
is very effective against indigestion, headache hysteria, insomnia,&
cholera
3.ALOE
VERA
Scientific
name-Aloe barbadensis miller
Part
used- Leaves
Aloe
vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist soil. Althought
the plant tastes like turn,it’s still edible.The sap from aloe vera is
extremely useful to sped up the healing & reducing the risk of infections
for: wounds, cuts, burns ,reducing inflammation.
Apart
from its external use on the skin ,aloevera ia also taken internally in the
treatment of:
1. Ulcerative
colitis
2. Chronic
constipation
3. Poor
appetite
4. Digestive
problems
4.GOTU-KOLA(BOR
MANIMUNI)
Scientific name-Centella
asiatica
Part used-Leaves
Gotu kola acts on various phases of
connective tissue development and stimulates healing of: ulcers, skin injuries,
decreasing capillary fragility, stimulation of the lipids and protein necessary
for
healthy skin, leaves are thought to maintain youthfulness, crashed leaves
are poulticed to treat open sores.
Gotu kola can also be used to:
1.
Treat
leprosy
2.
Revitalize
the brain and nervous system
3.
Increase
attention span and concentration
5.Bryophyllum, Panfuti, Duportenga:
Scientific name- Bryophyllum calycinum
Part used-leaves
Bryophyllum calycinum also known as air plant,
life plant,Miracle leaf etc.
1. The
leaf or its juice is taken for diabetes,
2. Leaf
paste application stops bleeding and heals wounds,
3. The
burnt leaf(mashi)made into paste with coconut oils cures burn,
4. To
prevent septic to cuts from sharp instruments, 15 leaves with 4 pepper corns
roasted, powdered and mixed in cow ghee is applied.
5. Leaf
paste boiled in oil cures sciatica and rhematic pains.
6. One raw leaf eating with paper corn on fasting in every morning for 3-7 days cures
urinary stones.
7. The raw leaves can be used for making chutneys.
6. Mint:
Scientific name-Mentha piperita
Part used-leaves
Mint is sometimes regarded as “the
worlds oldest medicine”, with archaeological evidence placing its use at least
as far back as ten thousand years ago. Mint
are naturally high in manganese,
vitamin A and vitamin C. Crushed leaves
rubbed on the skin help soothe and relax the muscles.
Infused mint leaves are
used to:
1.
Reduce
irritable bower syndrome
2.
Against
upset stomache
3.
Inhibit
bacterial growth
4.
Treat
fever
5.
Flatulence
6.
Spastic
colon
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